Notes from the Field (Winter 2006):
Date: February 21, 2006
Beach: Ocean Shores
Observers: Mary Kay Kenney, Dianna Moore, Philip Kenney, Samuel Kenney
Comments: Most eagles perching on posts or signs. One eagle standing in a small creek by the state park.
We went to the game range after the official survey and saw the gyrfalcon, a redtail , 2 harriers, and an eagle.
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
5
(4 adult; 1 immature) |
Date: February 19, 2006
Beach: Ocean Shores
Observers: Dan Varland, Dan Miller, Dianna Moore, Scott Rowley
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Northern Harrier |
Merlin |
3
(2 adult; 1 immature) |
1 |
1 |
B/Z on driftwood.
Bald Eagle with fish...and crows
Date: February 18, 2006
Beach: Long Beach
Observers: Mary Kay Kenney, Dan Miller, Suzanne Tomlinson
Comments: : It was a crystal clear day, enough to see Mt. Rainier from Leadbetter Point and breezy only
at the north end despite the previous 2 days windy weather. The new dunes being formed at the north end
made searching for birds tucked out of the wind a bit tricky.
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Northern Harrier |
Peregrine |
Snowy Owl |
6
(all adults) |
2 |
1 |
1 |
Snowy owl
Eagle in flight in front of Mt. Rainier
New dunes
Date: February 5, 2006
Beach: Ocean Shores
Observers: Dan Varland, Dave Murnen
Comments: 8/7 was re-captured, his band was cleaned and feather samples were taken.
This was a remarkable event, as 8/7 was captured and banded at just under one year
of age on March 29, 1997. He was re-sighted nine times at Ocean Shores after banding,
the last of these before Sunday's survey was January 6, 2002. He's nine years old now!
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Peregrine Falcon |
Merlin |
5
(2 adult; 3 immature) |
2
(adults) |
1
|
Marked Individuals Observed
| Species |
Color Band Code |
| Peregrine |
8/7, W/M |
Dan with 8/7 and Jak and Lois Ayres.
Date: February 3, 2006
Beach: Grayland
Observers: Dan Varland, Dave Murnen, Suzanne Tomlinson, Dianna Moore
Comments: An adult peregrine was captured and color banded: X/2 (black/blue).
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Peregrine Falcon |
Merlin |
1
(adult) |
4
(all adults) |
1
|
Back View of X/2
Front View of X/2
Date: January 22, 2006
Beach: Ocean Shores
Observers: Mary Kay Kenney, Suzanne Tomlinson, Philip Kenney, Sam Kenney
Comments: W/X was recaptured, band cleaned and blood drawn.
An eagle was observed carrying away yet another western grebe.
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Peregrine Falcon |
Merlin |
2
(2 adults) |
1
(1 adult) |
1
|
Marked Individuals Observed
| Species |
Color Band Code |
| Peregrine |
W/X |
Suzanne Tomlinson holding W/X with Philip (left) and Sam Kenney
Date: January 21, 2006
Beach: Longbeach
Observers: Dan Varland, Dave Murnen, Dan Miller, Scott Rowley
Comments: An un-banded juvenile female was captured and transferred to rehab.
Her left foot was swollen and her keel was quite evident. It was clear that
she was not eating well and was in trouble.
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Peregrine Falcon |
N Harrier |
5
(3 adults; 2 juveniles) |
4
(3 juveniles; 1 adult) |
1
|
Marked Individuals Observed
| Species |
Color Band Code |
| Peregrine |
C/4, P/N |
Peregrine with swollen left foot
Close-up of the injury
Dave Murnen with the bird
Date: January 20, 2006
Beach: Grayland
Observers: Dan Varland, Suzanne Tomlinson, Dianna Moore, Dave Murnen
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
N Harrier |
2
(1 adult; 1 juvenile) |
1 |
No Marked Individuals Observed
Driftwood and sand
Date: January 14, 2006
Beach: Ocean Shores
Observers: Dan Varland, Dave Murnen, Dianna Moore, Carolyn McDonald
Raptor count:
| Bald Eagle |
Peregrine |
N Harrier |
Merlin |
8
(6 adults; 2 juveniles) |
2
(2 adults) |
1 |
1 |
Marked Individuals Observed
| Species |
Color Band Code |
| Peregrine |
M/K |
M/K on rootwad
Unbanded adult feeding on shorebird